"Swedish Con Man Behind Bars: The Elaborate Scheme to Sell Fake Pieces of Pablo Escobar's Cartel Empire A shocking tale of deception has come to an end with the sentencing of Olof Kyros Gustafsson, a Swedish con artist who convinced numerous fans to invest in fake pieces of the infamous Pablo Escobar cartel. Gustafsson's elaborate scheme promised a piece of the legendary cartel's history, but in reality, he was selling nothing more than worthless trinkets and false promises. A newly released sentencing document reveals the extent of Gustafsson's operation, which left victims feeling duped and betrayed. As authorities bring closure to this case, questions remain about the ease with which such elaborate scams can be perpetrated and the need for increased vigilance in the face of online deception."
That's the dream Swedish con man Olof Kyros Gustafsson sold to fans looking for a piece of the famed cartel don — before they realized they were duped, according to a new sentencing document released Friday.
